Module · Employment & Governance
BarrHead Travel
2019–2024 · Headcount, remuneration & governance observations
2024
Employees 2024
Peak Headcount
2024
YoY Growth (Latest)
+2018
Director Remuneration
£457,4K
Pension Costs
£355,9K
Risks Flagged
3
Governance Events
43
Headcount Trend
Director Remuneration
Pension Costs
Governance Observations by Year
2024 5 observations
- The company operates a defined contribution pension plan.
- Average monthly number of employees including directors is 566 for 2024 and 529 for 2023.
- Directors' remuneration and pension contributions disclosed.
- Going concern basis is appropriate with no material uncertainties.
- Internal controls referenced in context of audit and directors' responsibilities but no explicit detailed statement on internal controls found.
2023 8 observations
- The directors confirm their responsibilities under company law and UK Accounting Standards regarding true and fair view, internal controls, going concern basis, and safeguarding of assets.
- Going concern basis is appropriate as per directors, no material uncertainty detected by auditors.
- No material uncertainties identified in auditors' report regarding going concern.
- Employee engagement is high priority with emphasis on well-being, progressive workplace, mental health first aid team expansion, menopause champions, and training academy.
- Company has policies supporting disabled employees with an emphasis on recruitment and retention without discrimination.
- Company complies with regulatory requirements for Air Travel Organiser's Licence (ATOL) and IATA membership, including trust accounts for customer deposits.
- Company holds significant cash reserves and manages liquidity and credit risk effectively.
- Directors' duties under s172(1) emphasizing employees, suppliers, customers, environment, business conduct, and shareholders engagement.
2022 7 observations
- Directors listed: J Dobson, S Taylor, J D O'Hara, G T Rizzi, H Daras
- Board approved report on 28 June 2023
- No material uncertainties on going concern as per auditors report
- Company commits to recruitment and training programs including Modern Apprenticeship and Cruise Academy
- Mental health and wellbeing measures in place
- Engagement with key stakeholders: suppliers, customers, regulators, shareholders
- No dividend proposed for 2022
2021 8 observations
- Directors listed with names and appointment/resignation dates provided (page 7).
- Directors' report states going concern assessment and no material uncertainty related to going concern was identified (page 7 and 10).
- Statement on internal controls responsibilities given by directors (page 8).
- Engagement with employees includes training hours and mental health team description (page 8).
- Engagement with suppliers, customers and others described (page 8).
- Director Sara Altschul resigned on 30th April 2021
- Director Gabe Rizzi appointed on 30th July 2021
- Director Helena Daras appointed on 30th April 2021
2020 8 observations
- Directors are responsible for preparing financial statements and ensuring a true and fair view.
- Directors have prepared financial statements on a going concern basis, but a material uncertainty related to going concern exists due to COVID-19 impact on future bookings and funding.
- The company has policies for prevention and detection of fraud and compliance with laws and regulations including employment law.
- Engagement with suppliers, customers, regulators and employees is reported in Directors' report.
- The board includes named directors and details of their appointments and resignations are disclosed.
- Director Sara Altschul resigned on 30th April 2021
- Director Gabe Rizzi appointed on 30th April 2021
- Director Helena Daras appointed on 30th April 2021
2019 7 observations
- The company is committed to non-discrimination and recruitment of disabled persons.
- Directors engage regularly with employees through various communications.
- The company launched new training initiatives and appointed a Head of People Development in 2019.
- Wellbeing Steering Programme and mental health support introduced with Wellbeing Champions.
- Directors consider various business risks such as liquidity, geopolitical, credit, foreign currency, competition, and employee retention.
- Going concern statement highlights material uncertainty related to financing and COVID-19 impact.
- Director Mr Ninan Chacko resigned on 09 January 2020
Risk Assessment
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material headcount change
Employee count changed by 2018 in 2024 versus the prior reviewed year.
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material director remuneration change
Director remuneration changed by 67.51% in 2023 versus the prior reviewed year.
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governance or management change observations
Governance statements or management changes were identified in the reviewed yearly outputs.
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